Comprehension 2 Todays Reading Proverbs 25 19 Trusting

Comprehension ﻓـﻬـﻢ 2

Today’s Reading: • Proverbs 25: 19: Trusting a double-crosser when you’re in trouble is like biting down on an abscessed tooth. • Job 4: 10 -11: The mighty lion, king of the beasts, roars mightily, but when he’s toothless he’s useless. No teeth, no prey- and the cubs wander off to fend for themselves. • Psalm 57: 4: I find myself in a pride of lions who are wild for a taste of human flesh; their teeth are lances and arrows, their tongues are sharp daggers. 3

At the reception: - Can I make an appointment to see the dentist? - I'd like a check-up. - Please take a seat - Would you like to come through? During the examination: - When did you last visit the dentist? - Have you had any problems? - I've got toothache. - One of my fillings has come out. - I've chipped a tooth. - I'd like a clean and polish, please. 6

- Can you open your mouth, please? A little wider, please. - I'm going to give you an x-ray. - You've got a bit of decay in this one. - You’ve got an abscess. Dental treatment: - You need two fillings. - I'm going to have to take this tooth out. - Do you want to have a crown fitted? - I'm going to give you an injection. - Let me know if you feel any pain. - Would you like to rinse your mouth out? - How much will it cost? 7

Adjectives • An adjective is a word that describes a person or thing: big, pretty, expensive, green, round, French, loud, quick, fat, etc. • Example sentences: He has big blue eyes. The new car broke down. The old lady was talking in a quiet voice. 9

Comparative adjectives • "Comparative" means comparing something to something else. • Comparative adjective show us which thing is better, worse, stronger, weaker, and so forth: better, worse, bigger, smaller, nicer, fatter, thinner, more dangerous, etc. – She is a better student than her brothers. – The test was worse than I've expected. – You are stronger than me. – He seems healthier. – You are more beautiful than her. 10

Superlative adjectives • "Superlative" means “of the highest degree. ” • Superlative adjectives show us which thing is the best, the strongest, and so forth: best, worst, strongest, smallest, cheapest, most expensive, etc. – You are my best friend. – This is the worst day of my life. – Even the smallest donation helps. – This is the most expensive restaurant I've ever heard of. 11

Forming Comparatives and Superlatives Adjective form Comparative Superlative Only one syllable, ending in E. Examples: wide, fine, cute Add -r: wider, finer, cuter Add -st: widest, finest, cutest Only one syllable, with one vowel and one consonant at the end. Examples: hot, big, fat Double the consonant, and add -er: hotter, bigger, fatter Double the consonant, and add -est: hottest, biggest, fattest 12

Forming Comparatives and Superlatives Adjective form Comparative Superlative Only one syllable, with more than one vowel or more than one consonant at the end. Examples: light, neat, fast Add -er: lighter, neater, Add -est: lightest, faster neatest, fastest Two syllables, ending in Y. Examples: happy, silly, lonely Change y to i, then add -er: happier, sillier, lonelier Change y to i, then add -est: happiest, silliest, loneliest Two syllables or more, not ending in Y. Examples: modern, interesting, beautiful Use “more” before the adjective: more modern, more interesting, more beautiful Use “most” before the adjective: most modern, most interesting, most beautiful 13

Forming Irregular Comparatives and Superlatives Bad worse than the worst Much/many more than the most Little less than the least Far farther/further than the farthest/furthest 14

Idioms: Idiom Armed to the teeth Bite one's tongue Have a sweet tooth Meaning - Fully armed, having many weapons. The robbers were armed to the teeth when they robbed the bank. -To try hard not to say something that you would like to say (often used when you want to criticize someone). I always bite my tongue when I am talking with my aunt so that I do not say the wrong thing and make her angry. - To like to eat sweet foods. The girl has a sweet tooth. She loves chocolate. 15

Idioms: Idiom Meaning Lie through one's teeth - To lie in a bold manner. The man's story was impossible to believe. He was lying through his teeth. Show one's teeth - To show one's anger or strength in order to warn someone not to argue or fight with you. Our supervisor showed his teeth when I began to argue with him about my job. 16